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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Microarrays and Stem Cells
Background reading is available in the first two pages of this worksheet, along with reading comprehension questions and a laboratory activity in which students use mircroarray technology to identify genes used in cell differentiation....
Curated OER
Are Adult Pancreatic Beta Cells Formed by Self-duplication or Stem Cell Differentiation?
A case-study of Dr. Melton's experiment on pancreatic cells highlights this worksheet. Details of the study adorn the first three pages, complete with diagrams. Biology buffs then analyze the data and identify problems within the...
Curated OER
Stem Cell Differentiation Game Questions
Thirty-five multiple-choice questions are spread out into boxes bordered with dotted lines so that they can be cut out to become game cards. Playing a game to review concepts is an effective way to learn, even if you are in college. Give...
Curated OER
Curious Science: Stem Cells
In this online interactive science quiz activity, students respond to 4 multiple choice questions about stem cells and their functions.
Curated OER
Stem Cells
In this stem cells worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about research found in stem cells. Students complete 5 questions total.
Biology Junction
Seed Plants: Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
One of the reasons plants found success on land relates to seed development. Scholars learn about many different forms of seeds and how they changed over time. It describes the structure and function of many different types of seeds in...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Parkinson Disease
In this Parkinson disease activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
Curated OER
Cloning
In this opinions of cloning usage worksheet, learners read phrases of what cloning should be used for and check their opinions in columns yes, not sure, no, only in certain situations, and never.
Curated OER
The Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant
In this flowering plant worksheet, students will review vocabulary words associated with the life cycle of flowering plants. This worksheet has 7 matching and 3 short answer questions.
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Learn the basics of stem cells by reading the article and watching the stem cell animation. Stem cells as therapy for diseases is the perspective of this website. Somatic cell nuclear transfer is covered.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life's Greatest Miracle: Stem Cell Debate
This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: How Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Are Made
Illustrated animation explains the basics of embryonic stem cells and how they are established and used.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Stem Cell Information: Stem Cell Basics Iv
In addition to defining adult stem cells, this resource examines where they are found, what they normally do, and what tests are used for identifying adult stem cells.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Are Stem Cells?
Discover what stem cells are and where they come from in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn how they are classified and identified, new advances in stem cell research, and what the legal issues are.
Library of Congress
Loc: Everyday Mysteries, What Are Stem Cells?
The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Stem Cells: Seeds of Hope?
This video explores the basic scientific and ethical questions surrounding the use of stem cells in medical research.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Stem Cell Research
Students learn about stem cells, and how these cells are used in medical research and treatments. Find out scientific facts, read several case studies, and participate in a group debate activity to explore the ethics of this topic. A...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
Stem cells have an enormous impact on the structure of a living creature. This site features still images as well as short videos of these cells in action.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Stem Cell Fundamentals
This article explains the different types of stem cells and their potential uses in medicine.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: What to Do About Stem Cells
A resource to help facilitate understanding of stems cells and their uses.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: What Are Embryonic Stem Cells?
What stages of early embryonic development are important for generating embryonic stem cells? How are embryonic stem cells grown in the laboratory? What laboratory tests are used to identify embryonic stem cells? Article addresses these...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Embryonic Stem Cells
This resource delves into what stem cells are and the types of research they are used in.
Other
Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Human Stem Cell Research [Pdf]
A recent study in which the authors examined the health and ethical issues related to human stem cell research. As a result of this study, Canada did allow human stem cell research to proceed. The report is in PDF format.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Stem Cells for Cell Based Therapies
Understand why stem cells are sought after for healing human diseases through cell-based therapies in this article and its supporting resources.